Do a French braid. French braids start at the scalp, incorporating hair from the sides of the head, and end in a braided tail secured with a hairband. Done correctly, a French braid will keep your hair out of your face all day and earn you plenty of compliments. Do a fishtail braid. This pretty braid looks more delicate than a regular braid, since you’re working with smaller sections of hair. Try a Dutch braid. This looks like a French braid, only inside-out. Create a rope braid. This is made by twisting the strands of hair as you braid them.